Brown Physicians, Inc (BPI) is a community-based not-for-profit multi-specialty medical practice group founded and led by faculty affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. BPI provides outstanding patient care, exceptional medical education, and groundbreaking advances in research with a mission to promote better health for the people of Rhode Island and its surrounding communities. A physician-led collaborative, BPI is comprised of the following 5 foundations: Brown Dermatology, Brown Emergency Medicine, Brown Neurology, Brown Urology and Brown Surgical Associates.

This key position is with Brown Surgical Associates (BSA) which is one of Rhode Island’s largest multidisciplinary surgical groups and a founding member of BPI. Our 50+ surgeons are recognized for their experience in highly specialized areas of surgery.

BSA is proud to offer an extensive benefits package including a generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts. New hires are eligible for benefits effective the first of the month coinciding with or following their date of hire.

You will function as a Medical Assistant at BSA and report to the Nurse Manager. In this role you will:

• Work with physicians, clinical and secretarial staff to facilitate patient-centered care. Provide direct clinical support to one or more providers. Responsible for entering patient health information into the electronic health record, rooms patients, stock exam rooms, sterilize instruments and assist with minor office surgical procedures. Display professionalism while addressing patient issues and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Obtain and document the patient’s vital signs, past medical, social and surgical history, allergies and medications in the electronic medical record.
• Assist physicians during examinations and minor surgical procedures.
• Practice proper handling, cleaning and disposal of all contaminated instruments and/or materials in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Perform proper labeling and handling of all surgical specimens, including delivery of specimens to the Pathology Lab.
• Responsible for other clinical or administrative duties, as assigned by the nurse manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Degree from an accredited technical school required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Three years of experience in a medical-surgical office setting preferred
• Knowledge of sterile technique, OSHA guidelines, Universal Precautions, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes and medical terminology required. Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Record and appointment scheduling systems.
• Ability to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time, ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

EOE/F/M/Vet/Disabled